Shinjuku seems to be going through the start of yet another major revamp, as a couple of iconic buildings in the area have announced closures early this year. Following the closure of shopping centre Shinjuku Alta in February, Odakyu’s Mylord department store is now set to close its doors for good on Sunday March 16.
The massive commercial facility at Shinjuku Station has been one of the neighbourhood's major shopping centres for the last 40 years. Opened in 1984, Mylord houses a total of 123 stores mostly offering fashion and accessories, plus a number of restaurants.
While it's sad to see this iconic shopping centre shutter, it's not a permanent goodbye. A new eight-storey building will be constructed on the site, with a new and improved version of Mylord set to open in 2029.
【お知らせ】ご愛顧いただいた皆さまへの感謝を込めた新宿ミロード フィナーレキャンペーンを、2024年10月4日(金)から開催します。キャンペーンの開催にあたり、フィナーレムービー『Good bye Movie』を本日から公開します。
— 新宿ミロード (@shinjukumylord) September 19, 2024
フィナーレキャンペーン特設サイトはこちらhttps://t.co/1g8Cr1yxHl pic.twitter.com/YtVYymyhcn
A final closing sale is being held until March 16. The first 2,000 people to present their shopping receipt on the 16th will receive a pink rose as a token of gratitude.
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